Fux / Graz / Froihofer / Hell Johann Joseph Fux: Concentus Musico-Instrumentals CD

Late Baroque composer Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741) is most well-known for his treatise on counterpoint, Gradus ad Parnassum, which remains the most influential writing on the Palestrinian style of Renaissance polyphony. This new two-disc set features the complete recording of Fux's "Concentus musico-instrumentalis in septem partittas, ut vulgo dicimus divisus," which consists of a Serenade in three parts, a Sinfonia a 6, four Overtures, and a Sinfonia in three voices. The first Hofkapelle Graz was formed in 1564. Since that ensemble was established much has changed. The Neue Hofkapelle Graz combines the old and traditional ideas with new life. The ensemble is led by first violinist Lucia Froihofer and harpsichordist Michael Hell.

1. I. Sinfonia. Allegro Assai - Grave - Allegro - Adagio 2. II. Libertein. Allegro 3. III. Entree 4. IV. Menuet 5. V. Passepied 6. VI. Ciacona 7. I. Allegro 8. II. Aire 9. III. Menuet 10. IV. Allegro 11. V. Bouree 12. VI. Guigue: Prestissimo 13. I. Allegro 14. II. Rigadon 15. III. Aire la Double: Andante 16. IV. Menuet 17. V. Aria in Canone: Poco Allegro 18. VI. Passacaille 19. I. Overture 20. II. Aria 21. III. Menuet 22. IV. Aire la Volage: Allegro 23. V. Marche Des Ecurieus: Presto 24. VI. L'inegalite: Lentement - Prestissimo - Lentement 25. I. Ouverture 26. II. Aria: Andante 27. III. Menuet 28. IV. Gavotte 29. V. Sarabanda 30. VI. Guigque en Rondeau 31. VII. Finale: Adagio - Allegro - Adagio 32. I. Sinfoni: Adagio - Andante - Allegro 33. II. La Joye Des Fidels Sujets: Allegro 34. III. Aria Italiana: Aire Francoise 35. IV. Les E'nemis Confus: Sarabande 36. I. March: Allegro 37. II. Guique: Prestissimo 38. III. Menuet 39. IV. Aria: Piu Allegro 40. V. Ouverture 41. VI. Menuet - Trio 42. VII. Guique: Prestissimo 43. VIII. Aria: Andante 44. IX. Aria 45. X. Bouree Premiere - Bouree 2De 46. XI. Intrada: Adagio - Allegro - Allegro - Adagio 47. XII. Rigadon 48. XIII. Ciacona 49. XIV. Guique: Prestissimo 50. XV. Menuet 51. XVI. Final: Poco Allegro